For the first time, Geary Gallery welcomes Greenwich artist, Annette Voreyer this month. Stop in to see, plus find unique Valentines gifts.

Gallery and Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am to 5:00pm

Greetings!

For the first time, we are excited to welcome Greenwich painter, Annette Voreyer. Her gorgeous exhibit, "Celebrating Life through Art" runs through February 28. We hope you stop in to enjoy her beautiful still life paintings.

We're excited to announce a new Peter Max exhibit is coming to the gallery this spring! Save the dates to see his latest works Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14. More details to come!

Also, with Valentine's Day coming, make sure to stop in for romantic and inspirational gift ideas for your loved one. From custom framing and shadowboxes to house their favorite items, to custom portraits, one-of-a-kind works of art, and even gift certificates, you'll find the perfect gift.

This February, the Geary Gallery of Darien is proud to present, for the first time, “Celebrating Life Through Art” featuring the gorgeous paintings of Greenwich, CT artist, Annette Voreyer.

About the Artist

“Art is more than a word—it is a celebration of life,“ says Annette Voreyer. “Through my painting I am able to engage in an emotional dialogue with my subject. My work reflects that personal experience and is conveyed to the viewer in an impressionistic manner using energetic brush strokes and vivid colors.”

Raised in Cooperstown, NY and a resident of Greenwich, CT, Annette Voreyer received her undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and lived for many years in France, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

She has studied with several prominent artists including Jesus Emmanuel Villarreal, Christopher Gallego, Kirill Doron and Dean Fisher. She holds memberships from the Salmagundi Club, The National League of American Pen Women, the American Artists Professional League, The Art Students League of New York and the Greenwich Art Society.

Voreyer has won numerous awards including Best in Show – Paint/Acrylic at the 2015 Greenwich Art Society’s Annual Juried Exhibition. Her work has appeared in numerous gallery exhibitions throughout Fairfield County and New York City. In addition, her work can be found in private collections in Greenwich, New York City, San Diego, London and Canada.

Voreyer currently paints in her Greenwich and Bridgeport studios and she also continues her independent studies with Jesus Emmanuel Villarreal and Christopher Gallego. She has also participated in workshops with Frank Bruckmann (Maine), Ephraim Rubenstein (Florence, Italy), Julian Merrow-Smith (Provence, France) and with Ben Fenske and Marc Dalessio (Boston).

Voreyer has resided in Greenwich, CT since 2002 with her husband Robert Voreyer and is the proud mother of two wonderful sons, Nicholas and Thomas.

Voreyer’s exhibit runs through February 28 and her paintings are available for acquisition. All are welcome and admission is free. To view some of her work, visit our online gallery.

Gallery Location & Hours

Geary Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633.

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Either from a live sitting or photograph, Geary Gallery's portrait service makes it easy and affordable to have a custom portrait painted of your loved ones -- children, grandchildren, or extended family members. You can even have your home, family pet or your favorite vacation spot painted. We can match you with the perfect artist chosen for his or her medium mastery. We invite you to view the portfolios of our portrait artists. For more information, contact us today at (203) 655-6633.

Gallery and Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am to 5:00pm

Bring your Frames and Oil Paintings Back to Life

If you have a painting that needs to be cleaned or repaired, or a frame that's chipped or broken, bring it to Accent Restoration and give it new life! We'll bring your treasured paintings and frames back to their original beauty.

Deciding on an art piece can be a very personal choice. If you're considering giving someone a work of art but you're not sure which piece to choose, take the guesswork out of gift giving with a gift certificate in the denomination of your choosing. Our gift certificates can be used towards any of our original artwork, custom frames, shadow box framing, frame or oil painting repair, or a custom original portrait.

We Deliver Your Art to Your Car

To help parents with babies and small children who are unable to easily leave their car, we have Curbside Pick-up service. Just call from your car when you're in the gallery parking lot to pick up your work, and a gallery employee will bring it to you. Call (203) 655-6633.

Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing were founded in 1984, and today are Fairfield County's preeminent art gallery and frame shop, featuring an extensive collection of original artwork, and custom framing services. With four elaborate display rooms, Geary Gallery maintains an ambitious exhibition schedule to showcase both Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. The public can enjoy a new show virtually every five weeks. The Gallery also offers a Custom Original Portrait Service, which matches their favorite artists with customers wishing to commission an original portrait of their family, an individual, pet or home. With an extensive inventory of over 2,000 corner samples, Accent Picture Framing and Restoration is a service that is highly regarded for its master framing techniques as well as precision art restoration services for leading museums, auction houses, and historical societies.